Lc Reid Pond Dam

TR-THOMPSON CREEK· Chesterfield, South Carolina· Built 1950· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lc Reid Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC)
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC01868

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lc Reid Pond Dam?

Lc Reid Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lc Reid Pond Dam?

Lc Reid Pond Dam is owned by CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lc Reid Pond Dam built?

Lc Reid Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lc Reid Pond Dam?

Lc Reid Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lc Reid Pond Dam?

Lc Reid Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lc Reid Pond Dam last inspected?

Lc Reid Pond Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.